Cool is in the eye of the beholder, but some cars are unquestionably cooler than most. Each of the following cars is among the most fun, stylish and/or gutsiest cars available for less than $25,000 according to Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price.
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A mix of retro-Euro style and tightly wound performance, the Fiat 500 Abarth is the most affordable car on this list with a starting Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price of $19,837. Read more
Combining a curb weight of just 2,700 pounds, a 197-horsepower turbocharged engine, European driving feel and enough style for a car twice its size, the Fiesta ST is cool condensed. Read more
For those souls more likely to blaze their own path than play follow the leader down a paved, well-worn strip of asphalt, the open-air, open-mind Jeep Wrangler is legendary for a reason. Read more
The only new entry on this annual list, the new 124 Spider marries the proven brilliance of Mazda's MX-5 Miata foundation with turbocharged power, a slightly softer suspension setup and Italian flair. Read more
The inimitable Mini Cooper is full of personality at 134 horsepower, but the Cooper S is even cooler with 189 turbocharged ponies. Read more
The best-selling sports car of all time, the MX-5 Miata is still glowing from a complete redesign that solidified its position as a world-class driver's car and a legend in the automotive enthusiast world. Read more
7. Subaru BRZ
The rear-wheel-drive, lightweight Subaru BRZ is a performance car for purists, recalling the real or imagined good ol' days of sensible pricing and adequate horsepower in the name of fun above all else. Read more
A cult classic in some circles and a bona fide automotive legend in others, the long-running GTI is cool for its unmatched mix of understated demeanor, everyday practicality and famously fun feel and handling. Read more
Totally redesigned for 2016, the Camaro is a bit smaller and lighter than the model it replaces, and now more fun to drive because of it. Read more
10. Ford Mustang
Mixing excellent powertrains, a refined driver interface and an independent rear suspension, the latest version of Ford's affordable performance car would be just as cool without the familiar look and storied past. Read more
This story was originally published at KBB.com, a Cox Automotive company.
